Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Ethiopia is $121.53 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 9.2%. GDP per capita is $1,082.
Ethiopia GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Ethiopia has grown from $7.38 billion in 1980 to $121.53 billion in 2026.
Ethiopia GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Ethiopia. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
6.06%
Best Year
1987 (+13.9%)
Worst Year
1985 (-11.4%)
Years of Contraction
7 of 47
GDP per capita in Ethiopia rose from $987 in 2025 to $1,082 in 2026, an increase of 9.6%.
"Ethiopia GDP", "Ethiopia gross domestic product", and "Ethiopia economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Ethiopia
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Ethiopia for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Ethiopia nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$121,527,000,000
9.2%
$1,082
1.6%
2025
$109,109,000,000
9.2%
$987
2.03%
2024
$142,073,000,000
8.1%
$1,311
2.55%
2023
$159,761,000,000
7.2%
$1,511
1.56%
2022
$118,958,000,000
6.4%
$1,143
2.14%
2021
$99,261,000,000
6.3%
$974
2.21%
2020
$96,611,000,000
6.1%
$969
2.15%
2019
$92,608,000,000
9%
$949
2.2%
2018
$80,207,000,000
7.7%
$840
2.25%
2017
$76,841,000,000
10.2%
$823
2.41%
2016
$72,120,000,000
8%
$791
2.36%
2015
$63,081,000,000
10.4%
$708
2.41%
2014
$54,165,000,000
10.3%
$623
2.59%
2013
$46,544,000,000
9.9%
$549
2.54%
2012
$42,221,000,000
8.7%
$511
2.48%
2011
$30,480,000,000
11.4%
$378
2.38%
2010
$26,887,000,000
10.6%
$341
2.6%
2009
$28,672,000,000
10%
$373
2.6%
2008
$26,250,000,000
11.2%
$351
3.39%
2007
$19,329,000,000
11.8%
$267
3.42%
2006
$15,310,000,000
11.5%
$219
2.6%
2005
$12,387,000,000
12.6%
$182
2.6%
2004
$10,122,000,000
11.7%
$152
2.6%
2003
$8,604,000,000
-2.1%
$133
2.6%
2002
$7,828,000,000
1.6%
$124
2.6%
2001
$8,103,000,000
7.4%
$132
2.6%
2000
$8,167,000,000
9.8%
$136
2.71%
1999
$7,515,000,000
6.3%
$129
2.74%
1998
$7,815,000,000
-4.2%
$137
2.79%
1997
$8,621,000,000
2.8%
$156
2.89%
1996
$8,794,000,000
13.5%
$164
3.02%
1995
$7,887,000,000
6.1%
$151
3.17%
1994
$8,135,000,000
3.5%
$161
3.32%
1993
$9,143,000,000
13.4%
$187
3.42%
1992
$14,696,000,000
-8.9%
$310
3.46%
1991
$13,928,000,000
-7.2%
$304
3.45%
1990
$12,595,000,000
2.6%
$285
3.39%
1989
$11,872,000,000
-0.5%
$277
3.33%
1988
$11,285,000,000
0.6%
$272
3.28%
1987
$10,890,000,000
13.9%
$272
3.26%
1986
$10,188,000,000
9.7%
$262
3.26%
1985
$9,808,000,000
-11.4%
$261
3.29%
1984
$8,375,000,000
-2.3%
$230
3.29%
1983
$8,863,000,000
7.8%
$251
3.16%
1982
$7,973,000,000
1%
$233
2.85%
1981
$7,578,000,000
0%
$228
2.41%
1980
$7,385,000,000
4%
$228
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The nominal GDP of Ethiopia in 2026 is $121.53 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Ethiopia 72th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Ethiopia?
The GDP growth rate of Ethiopia in 2026 is 9.2%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Ethiopia?
GDP per capita in Ethiopia in 2026 is $1,082, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Ethiopia expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Ethiopia to reach $242.55 billion by 2031, up from $121.53 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.